How to Make a Life Face Mask – step by step

This is what I learned in my Santa Rosa Junior College Theater Arts make up class as per instructor Maryanne Scozzari. We’ll use these life castings to design and create prosthetic noses for character make-ups, just like they do on Sci-Fi’s Face Off reality TV show, well, almost. By reading this post you agree to follow all safety guidelinesContinue reading “How to Make a Life Face Mask – step by step”

Zombie Walk a lumbering success

Update: I’ll be painting zombies again this year, Sunday, Oct. 27, 21013. At Copperfield’s Books in Sebastopol, starting around 9:45AM.  Free zombiefication! I painted zombies today at Copperfield’s Books, sponsor of the annual Zombie Walk, an event so exciting that the Press Democrat sent two reporters. There were lumbering and moaning contests with cool prizes. IContinue reading “Zombie Walk a lumbering success”

How to paint a leopard face

For this make up I used gold, white and black Wolfe brand face paint and gold cosmetic glitter. Don’t use craft supplies. Only use products made for use on the skin. My lovely friend Willa is my model. Note: Click here for an updated version of this tutorial Start by applying white around the eyesContinue reading “How to paint a leopard face”

Classic and original party themes for children’s parties

Every parent, or auntie, that’s read the same story 10,000 times knows that kids love what’s familiar.  They cherish the characters they see in the media.  But children also have fantastic imaginations.  So, I’ve put together some party theme ideas incorporating the usual suspects, and some twists on classic themes to please both girls andContinue reading “Classic and original party themes for children’s parties”